SOLUTION: Hi, I have a problem. I have been learing about proportions for a while, but I just can't get it. The problem is:42 is 30% of what number?

SOLUTION: Hi, I have a problem. I have been learing about proportions for a while, but I just can't get it. The problem is:42 is 30% of what number?

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Question 529859: Hi, I have a problem. I have been learing about proportions for a while, but I just can't get it. The problem is:42 is 30% of what number?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = "the number"
:
.30x = 42
x =
x = 140 is the number
;
:
Check it: .30*140
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